Convert Liters to US gallons
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons · gal = L ÷ 3.785411784
When you need this conversion
Fuel is the top case — pumps dispense liters in most of the world and gallons in the US, which also makes fuel economy figures incomparable without converting. Car fluid capacities, aquarium volumes, and water intake goals are the other common reasons.
Liters to US gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 15 L | 3.9626 gal |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 75 L | 19.8129 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
| 250 L | 66.043 gal |
| 500 L | 132.09 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.17 gal |
The formula
gal = L ÷ 3.785411784Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many US gallons are in a liter?
- There are 0.264172 US gallons in 1 liter. The formula is gal = L ÷ 3.785411784.
- How do you convert liters to US gallons?
- Use the formula gal = L ÷ 3.785411784. For example, 10 liters equals 2.6417 US gallons.
- Is the liters to US gallons conversion exact?
- Yes. Liters and US gallons are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is L short for?
- L is the standard symbol for liter (also written as litres). gal is the symbol for US gallon.